Identify the statute that governs implied covenants for title in a sale with Full title guarantee, and state which covenants will be implied.

• A. Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1994
• B. Law of Property Act 1925
• C. Lands Registration Act 2002
• D. Housing Act 1988

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is that for a sale with full title guarantee, the covenants that protect the buyer are set out by the law that governs title covenants in that type of conveyance. In this case, the statute cited is the Law of Property Act 1994 (Miscellaneous Provisions). Under this framework, the covenants implied into the transfer typically include: that the vendor has the title to convey (seisin) and the right to convey; that the property is free from encumbrances other than those disclosed or excepted; that there are no undisclosed rights or interests affecting the title; that the buyer will enjoy quiet enjoyment without interference from the seller or someone claiming through the seller; and a covenant for further assurance, meaning the seller will do whatever is reasonably necessary to perfect the buyer’s title if any deficiencies become apparent.